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kanji
荘Meaning
Solemn, Villa
Reading
kunyomiほうきhouki
あごそagoso
onyomiそうsou
しょうshou
ちゃんchan
Parts
艹Grass 壮Grand, Robust
Example Word
荘: villa. The Japanese suffix '荘 (しょう)' is used to denote a villa, mansion, or a type of residence, often implying a certain level of elegance or grandeur. It is commonly found in the names of residential buildings, hotels, or estates. For example: a luxurious villa「豪華な荘」(ごうかなしょう). This suffix can also be part of the name of a place, such as a hotel or a resort, indicating a place of lodging or retreat. For instance: staying at a mountain villa「山荘に泊まる」(さんしょうにとまる). The usage of '荘' often conveys a sense of traditional or upscale accommodation.
Radical
艸
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
1334
Handwriting